Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a vending system for renting carts or strollers. The methods comprise: performing tag read operations or barcode scan operations by a device disposed at a lock mechanism of the vending system to obtain a unique identifier for a cart or stroller; selecting, by a computing device of the vending system, an image from a plurality of pre-stored images based on the unique identifier; displaying, by the computing device, the selected image along with other images as part of a graphical user interface facilitating cart or stroller rental; receiving, by the computing device, at least one user input for renting a cart or stroller associated with one of the displayed images; and performing operations by the computing device to cause a release of the lock mechanism that is locking the rented cart or stroller to the vending system.

Abstract: This invention is a light weight, high heat resistant composite exhaust, header/tubing system for an internal combustion system constructed out of fiber and resin. The carbon fiber composite exhaust, CMX invention employs fibers and resin, but is not limited to carbon fiber and alumina-silicate resin. To accomplish the objectives of the present invention, the fiber system is first molded into the desired component by using a collapsible apparatus. Secondly, a single layer of fiber material such as, but not limited to, carbon is applied to uniformly cover the component. Third, the resin is evenly coated by brushing, injection, or squeezing method, and is pushed through the uniform weave. Thus, when the resin has been converted to a ceramic by means of the firing process, the mold can be removed to reveal the first layer of the composite.

Abstract: An impulse ink jet apparatus provides bar coding using one or more ink jet chambers having a plurality of orifices in each chamber. A transducer is coupled to each chamber for ejecting droplets from each of the plurality of orifices in the chamber in response to the state of energization of the transducer.